American Idioms and Expressions

Tall Drink Of Water Idiom

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Tall drink of water
What does Tall drink of water mean?
Someone who is very tall and slender is a tall drink of water. ('A tall glass of water' is also used.)

Some Random Idioms
sell (something) on credit
What does "sell (something) on credit" mean?
to sell something now and let the purchaser pay for it laterWe decided to sell the stereo system on credit.
out to lunch
What does "out to lunch " mean?
to be eating lunch away from one's workThe bank manager was out to lunch when I went to see him at the bank.
as a rule
What does "as a rule" mean?
usually, as a habitAs a rule I get up at 7:00 every morning.
cut (someone) to the quick
What does "cut (someone) to the quick" mean?
to hurt someone's feelings very badly The woman cut her friend to the quick when she criticized her new clothes.

make an offer
What does "make an offer" mean?
to make a financial or other proposal for a product or serviceI plan to make an offer and try to buy the house that I like.
Split the blanket
What does "Split the blanket" mean?
If people split the blanket, it means they get a divorce or end their relationship.
creep up on (someone or something)
What does "creep up on (someone or something)" mean?
to crawl quietly toward someone or something The thief crept up on the woman in the supermarket.

plop
What does "plop" mean?
put or place something in some location
PTA
What does "PTA" mean?
Parent-Teacher Association Parent-Teacher AssociationWe got home late last night after attending our son's PTA meeting.

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